The U.S. dollar weakened to more than four-year lows on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said he is “not concerned” about the greenback’s recent decline, adding that its value is “great.” The remarks added fuel to a dollar selloff that has been building for weeks — and sent shockwaves through commodity markets, where gold and silver are now posting some of the steepest …
Continue ReadingCritical mineral stockpiles would keep most economies running for only weeks if global supply were suddenly cut. That vulnerability matters because critical minerals sit at the core of the modern economy, from lithium in electric vehicles to rare earths in wind turbines and defence systems, while production and processing remain heavily concentrated in a small group of countries, leaving supply …
Continue ReadingAs Palladium’s price plunges by 6.77%, the market is abuzz with speculation. Is this precious metal teetering on the edge of a breakout or a breakdown? Smart investors are using AI-powered analysis tools to spot these patterns early, and Palladium’s current setup could be the opportunity of the year. In today’s volatile market, every swing in Palladium’s price could mean substantial gains—or …
Continue ReadingIt is a strange time in the world of precious metals. While gold (GLD) is on the move higher again after digesting its massive 2025 gains via a modest pullback, silver (SLV) has entered the conversation after tripling in value over the last year. The daily chart of GLD looks very strong. I’m not usually investing in something that moves …
Continue ReadingIn 2026, competition over critical minerals continues reshaping geopolitical risk, industrial policy and national security. From US project finance and EU strategic autonomy to China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, four dynamics will define the global race for mineral supply chains. Critical minerals that underpin economic and national security remain at the top of the geoeconomic agenda, with global competition for these …
Continue ReadingOil And Gas: Q1. Is there oil and gas in Greenland? Yes. The best potential for oil and gas is offshore of eastern Greenland. However, in the Southwest basin, 25 wells have been drilled, all dry holes. Several oil majors have held exploration leases, but have since exited Greenland. These include Shell, Eni, Equinor and ExxonMobil. Q2. How much oil and gas …
Continue ReadingThe tell in this entire gold moonshot from 2025 into 2026 has never been the rallies. It has been the pullbacks and, more importantly, what happens after the air comes out. Time and again, gold has shed $100 or $200 only to refuse to break. Instead of rolling on its back and falling into an air pocket, it absorbs the selling and …
Continue ReadingChina will open up futures markets for 14 commodities, including lithium carbonate and nickel, to foreign investors, Bloomberg reported today, citing a statement by the China Securities Regulatory Commission. The move comes a few days after reports emerged that Beijing plans to launch liquefied natural gas futures priced in yuan. The Shanghai Futures Exchange has sought for years to launch yuan-denominated futures …
Continue ReadingAs the world shifts to clean energy, minerals such as lithium, cobalt and manganese have become as important as oil once was. Africa holds large reserves of these critical minerals. Yet they are mostly exported as raw materials, returning as expensive green technologies made in factories overseas. South Africa’s G20 presidency set up a new critical minerals framework that aims to help Africa’s …
Continue ReadingGold prices pushed to another record this week before paring some gains, supported by heightened geopolitical tensions and continued demand for safe-haven assets. The metal has risen roughly seven per cent over the past week, extending a powerful rally that has lifted both bullion and gold-related stocks. BNN Bloomberg spoke with Matt Kacur, president of FSA Valuation Service, about whether …
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